Free exhibition guide

Fashion Week: Sarah Andelman co-curates a free, futuristic fashion exhibition in Paris - our photos

Twenty-five collections, a wildly imaginative Japanese designer, and Sarah Andelman’s stamp: from October 2 to 5, 2026, the free exhibition JUST AN REAL AGE at Galerie Perrotin will revisit the universe of ANREALAGE.

The Photo & Video Fair 2026 in Paris: snag your free invitations with our code

The Photo Fair returns under the name Salon Photo & Video. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Check out the program for this event, running from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette. Access the fair for free with our code SORTIR26, to be entered at the time of online booking.

Teenage Dream: Le Quai de la Photo explores adolescence in a free photography exhibition

Friends, romances, sports, music, school... Adolescence comes into focus in a free photo exhibition at Quai de la Photo, running from October 16 to December 21, 2026.

150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.

The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now!

Jean Faucheur: the urban artist showcases 200 of his drawings in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Considered one of the pioneers of urban art in France, Jean Faucheur is being honored this autumn by the Mathgoth gallery. The exhibition runs until October 24, 2026, offering a chance to discover Jean Faucheur's latest show. Titled "à suivre", the installation features 200 drawings created since 2022, highlighting the breadth of his styles and practices.

Cofee: the street artist presents "Anima", a free-to-attend solo exhibition in Paris

This autumn, street artist Cofee takes over a gallery in Paris’s 4th arrondissement to present his new solo show. Titled “Anima,” the free installation will showcase about twenty original works to view from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

An iconic Zidane jersey from the 2006 final on display ahead of auction.

As Zinedine Zidane has just taken charge of the French national football team, a legendary shirt worn by the former player is on display at a free exhibition ahead of its auction.

Exhibition Islands of Freedom at the Polish Library in Paris

The free exhibition "Islands of Freedom" at the Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris from September 11 to November 7, 2026, will explore two centuries of Polish culture in France, through works, publications, correspondence and archives.

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Myths and folklore from the five continents converge in a free collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Titled Exploring Magic, the show brings together artists from around the world, including Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie, and Fin DAC.

Street Art Madeleine II relocates and expands, becoming Street Art Denfert on 800 m2.

Free street-art exhibition Street Art Madeleine II leaves the crypt beneath La Madeleine church and becomes StreetArt Denfert to team up with the Expo des 150! On its floor, around a hundred Île-de-France artists will be showcased in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris’s 14th arrondissement, from October 3 to 25, 2026. We’ve got all the details, and above all, remember to snag your free tickets!

Montmartre Festival 2026: micro-carnival, concerts, exhibitions, workshops… this weekend’s program.

The Montmartre Festival is back to liven up the Butte from September 25 to 27, 2026, delivering three days of concerts, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and activities, most of them free, between Pigalle and Montmartre.

At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.

U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre

This fall, U2 turns 50. To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris presents a free exhibition centered on the legendary band fronted by Bono and its unbreakable bond with Dublin and its homeland. Save the date: September 23 to December 18, 2026, to discover this exclusive event.

Bombes Météo: our photos from the street-art exhibition that aims to draw attention to climate disasters

For its autumn show, the Nature Forte Gallery in Paris brings together about twenty urban artists. Titled “Weather Bombs,” this free, collective installation aims to raise awareness of climate catastrophes and, more broadly, the current ecological crisis. The exhibition runs in Paris’s 10th arrondissement until October 3, 2026, inviting visitors to view works by Clément Herrmann, Djalouz, Beton Spirit, and Greg Deniaw.

Art Basel Paris 2026: a memory-themed installation at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins

The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins of Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the new edition of Art Basel Paris, offering a free, off-site installation to be discovered from 20 to 25 October 2026.

Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary artworks transform Winston Churchill Avenue

Winston Churchill Avenue, which separates the Petit Palais from the Grand Palais, becomes an open-air museum from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris's artistic program. Discover the works selected for this year.

Art Basel 2026: a quirky menagerie settles into the Petit Palais — discover the free exhibition

The Petit Palais hosts a free and unconventional contemporary art exhibition, from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of the off-site programming of the Art Basel Paris fair.

Ritz Paris: a free exhibition by 18 young photographers for Paris Photo 2026

On the occasion of Paris Photo 2026, the Ritz Paris will host, from November 13 to 16, a free exhibition imagined in collaboration with Gobelins Paris. Eighteen students in Photo-Vidéo deliver an unprecedented view of the palace on Place Vendôme.

Open studios of the artists in Pré-Saint-Gervais 2026: weekend program

The artist studios of Le Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an unmissable 15th edition, themed "The Day Breaks." Come meet around a hundred artists and discover Le Pré Saint-Gervais, its street art, and its exhibitions during the weekend of September 26–27, 2026.